Politics in Practice
Tag: Diversity
When “Authenticity” is in the Eye of the Beholder, a guest post by José Pablo Iriarte
Ultimately, the answer is more. More books, more choices, more different experiences represented, more depictions of what life can be like. Because there is no single authentic story.
Breaking Chains: Unveiling Forgotten Voices in Our Global History, a guest post by Fahad Siddiqui
Together, let's embark on a journey where every story is heard, celebrated, and woven into the vibrant tapestry of our collective human history.
YA Publication as an Immigrant: A Conversation with Sofía Lapuente & Jarrod Shusterman
I believe there is an important place for serious dramas but why does culture and immigration always come with tears and seriousness? Often, we are the fiesta!
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WE NEED MORE HEROES OF COLOR IN MIDDLE GRADE FANTASIES: A SOUTH ASIAN PERSPECTIVE, a guest post by Payal Doshi
When there are so many of us, why do I rarely find South Asian kids on the cover of books especially those who are magic-wielding, realm-saving main characters?
What if paying library staff and teachers to read IS part of the anti-racist work we could, and should, be doing?
While libraries are talking about doing anti-racist work, maybe we should talk about why we should be paying our staff to read.
Questions, a guest post by Supriya Kelkar
Supriya Kelkar hopes that readers of her new book, AMERICAN AS PANEER PIE, are inspired by Lekha’s story to speak out against hate.
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2018 Diversity Audit Resources – The Quest to Create an Own Voices Master List as an Audit Tool
Whenever I talk about doing a YA collection diversity audit (links at the end of this post), the #1 question I get asked, after how in general, is how do you know if an author is own voices or not. It’s a good question that typically takes a lot of research, even for me. I […]
Book Review: The Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell and friends
Publisher’s description Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Awkward, and All’s Faire in Middle School, this graphic novel follows a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary cardboard into fantastical homemade costumes as they explore conflicts with friends, family, and their own identity. Welcome to a neighborhood of kids who transform ordinary boxes into colorful costumes, and their ordinary […]
Book Review: Hope Nation: YA Authors Share Personal Moments of Inspiration edited by Rose Brock
Publisher’s description Hope is a decision, but it is a hard one to recognize in the face of oppression, belittlement, alienation, and defeat. To help embolden hope, here is a powerhouse collection of essays and personal stories that speak directly to teens and all YA readers. Featuring Angie Thomas, Marie Lu, James Dashner, Nicola Yoon, […]
Book Review: Marley Dias Gets It Done: And So Can You! by Marley Dias
Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]
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